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Little India
Singapore's most colorful and aromatic neighborhood with Hindu temples, spice shops, flower garlands, and authentic South Indian cuisine.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Hougang New Town
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About Hougang New Town
Hougang New Town works well as a base: 7km from Little India.
Hougang New Town is in Singapore, with about 230,000 people. You drive on the left here.
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What is there to see near Hougang New Town?
Within an hour or so of Hougang New Town: Little India (7 km), Marina Bay Street Circuit (8 km), National Gallery Singapore (9 km), Gardens by the Bay (9 km).
Where is Hougang New Town?
Hougang New Town is in Singapore.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 227,560
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Singapore
- Timezone
- Asia/Singapore
- Coordinates
- 1.3567, 103.8908
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Singapore
ERP electronic road pricing operates in the city centre.
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Worth the detour from Hougang New Town
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Marina Bay Street Circuit
Formula 1's original night race venue, a demanding street circuit lit up against Singapore's spectacular skyline.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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National Gallery Singapore
Southeast Asia's largest visual arts institution, housed in two beautifully restored national monuments.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Gardens by the Bay
A futuristic nature park with colossal Supertree structures, a cloud forest dome, and a flower dome showcasing plants from around the world.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Clarke Quay
A colorful riverside quay in Singapore transformed into a vibrant nightlife and dining hub with restored warehouses along the Singapore River.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Merlion
Mythical half-lion half-fish statue spouting water at Marina Bay, the iconic mascot and symbol of Singapore.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Marina Bay Sands
Striking integrated resort with three 55-storey towers topped by a dramatic sky park and infinity pool.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Singapore Chinatown
A vibrant district blending traditional Chinese temples, heritage shophouses, bustling hawker centers, and modern bars along Pagoda Street.
10 km · about 20 min drive
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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